Decarbonisation
Electric, hydrogen and low-emission transport, and the road to net zero.
Govt unveils Hydrogen Action Plan
The Government has released a Hydrogen Action Plan which aims to attract investment, streamline consents and position New Zealand for emerging hydrogen opportunities. “New Zealand is…
New chair for Climate Change Commission
Former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy has been named the new chair of the Climate Change Commission. Her appointment was announced by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts…
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 series production kicks off
Daimler Truck has marked the series launch of its new battery electric flagship Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. The long-haul truck has a battery capacity of more than…
Port Nelson welcomes electric crane, new pilot boat
Port Nelson has introduced the country's first electric dual-drive harbour crane as well as a new pilot boat. The $17 million electric dual-drive mobile crane received…
Volvo electric trucks approved for Govt funding
Volvo Trucks NZ is now an approved electric heavy vehicle supplier for the Government’s $27.5 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF). Administered by the Energy…
Waste Management NZ welcomes Volvo electric truck fleet
Volvo Trucks New Zealand is celebrating the delivery of seven battery electric vehicles to Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ). This includes WMNZ's first OEM electric box…
Rule change proposals include EV charging infrastructure
The Electricity Authority has opened two consultations that promote more efficient investment for businesses and infrastructure, including proposed rule changes to make it easier for EV…
TR Group establishes new role for EV uptake
TR Group has appointed Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of new energy and emissions reduction lead to help guide customers with zero or low-emission…
Keith Andrews’ electric trucks eligible for Govt grant
Daimler Truck dealer Keith Andrews is showcasing its electric truck range which is eligible for new government funding. This includes the all-electric Fuso eCanter and Mercedes-Benz…
Electric fleet reaches two million kilometres for Waste Management NZ
Waste Management NZ is celebrating two million kilometres travelled with its electric truck fleet, saving around 1400 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions.